# Politics & Elections **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/politics-elections/22.md?page=243 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 244 --- ## [One Good Reason for Gun Control; To Convict Felons](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-good-reason-for-gun-control-to-convict-felons/741976)
**Author:** [@JBGUSA](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JBGUSA)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2016, 7:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-good-reason-for-gun-control-to-convict-felons/741976 "2016-01-06T07:14:33Z")
Gun control has become a big issue in this campaign, for a variety of reasons. One is the recent shootings. A second is Obama’s probably unconstitutional executive order. Generally I think gun control is useless since so… --- ## [GOP, presidential race, and GAWD](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gop-presidential-race-and-gawd/742238)
**Author:** [@vivalostwages](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vivalostwages)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2016, 5:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gop-presidential-race-and-gawd/742238 "2016-01-06T05:26:28Z")
In 2011, Herman Cain said God told him to run for president: http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/politics/story/2011-11-12/herman-cain-god/51179242/1 2015: Scott Walker was sure that God wanted him to run for presiden… --- ## [After a Hillary win...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/after-a-hillary-win/742049)
**Author:** [@Urbanredneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Urbanredneck)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2016, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/after-a-hillary-win/742049 "2016-01-05T18:41:02Z")
I’m a republican and quite frankly barring a miracle I see Hillary winning and believe it or not, I’m ok with that. Why? I believe in the democratic process and if things go bad democrats will feel the wrath of voters in… --- ## [Can't The RNC Trump the Trump?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cant-the-rnc-trump-the-trump/739896)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2016, 3:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cant-the-rnc-trump-the-trump/739896 "2016-01-05T15:46:42Z")
I keep hearing how Trump is the Republican party’s problem, and they can’t do a thing about it. Must they give him the nomination (if he wins the most number of States)? Isn’t the Republican convention no different tha… --- ## [An opening for Bernie in Iowa?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-opening-for-bernie-in-iowa/742002)
**Author:** [@That\_Don\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/That_Don_Guy)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2016, 5:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-opening-for-bernie-in-iowa/742002 "2016-01-05T05:02:32Z")
At halftime of the Rose Bowl, the Stanford Band made fun of Iowa by having a “Farmers Only” (as in the website) show that included a couple of people in a cow costume, and responded to the Iowa crowd booing with things l… --- ## [An analysis of Trump's success so far from an unusual angle](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-analysis-of-trumps-success-so-far-from-an-unusual-angle/742149)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2016, 11:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-analysis-of-trumps-success-so-far-from-an-unusual-angle/742149 "2016-01-04T23:29:31Z")
The rest of the site will undoubtedly give many Dopers apoplexy, but I came across this article on why Trump has been successful so far. Apparently it comes down to faith and positivity, the influence of Norman Vincent … --- ## [Did HRC Back Up Her Charges (Regarding Trump)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-hrc-back-up-her-charges-regarding-trump/741304)
**Author:** [@botsgotme](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/botsgotme)\ **Replies:** 128\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2016, 5:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-hrc-back-up-her-charges-regarding-trump/741304 "2016-01-04T17:26:31Z")
Hillary said (on TV) that ISIS was using video clips of Donald Trump’s remarks (about muslims) as a recruiting tool. Trump has said that these charges are untrue-has HRC supplied any evidence to prove her claim? --- ## [More bad news for the GOP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-bad-news-for-the-gop/741900)
**Author:** [@SlackerInc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SlackerInc)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2016, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-bad-news-for-the-gop/741900 "2016-01-04T16:25:26Z")
Enjoy those state legislatures and such as long as you can, Republicans, because more and more writing keeps appearing on the wall: --- ## [Is the Rise of Donald Trump a Positive Development?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-rise-of-donald-trump-a-positive-development/741367)
**Author:** [@Qin\_Shi\_Huangdi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qin_Shi_Huangdi)\ **Replies:** 128\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2016, 6:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-rise-of-donald-trump-a-positive-development/741367 "2016-01-03T18:50:19Z")
While this will be no surprise to those who have been reading my recent posts, I absolutely think that the success of the Trump candidacy has been a tremendously positive development in American politics in comparison to… --- ## [A guy named Pataki?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-guy-named-pataki/732351)
**Author:** [@foolsguinea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/foolsguinea)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2016, 11:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-guy-named-pataki/732351 "2016-01-02T23:43:35Z")
In another thread about an (alleged) candidate who just dropped out of the race for President of the United States of America, someone was saying Kasich was the most decent contender on the GOP side, and I said, And th… --- ## [On BILL Clinton and Hillarys campaign.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-bill-clinton-and-hillarys-campaign/741452)
**Author:** [@Urbanredneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Urbanredneck)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2016, 6:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-bill-clinton-and-hillarys-campaign/741452 "2016-01-01T18:43:59Z")
Their is a story out that Bill will now be campaigning for Hillary. Do you think he will give her campaign a boost or not? --- ## [Who is the perfect candidate for conservative Republicans?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-perfect-candidate-for-conservative-republicans/740312)
**Author:** [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2016, 12:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-perfect-candidate-for-conservative-republicans/740312 "2016-01-01T00:35:49Z")
I’ve heard the following ideas most recently about Mitt Romney and also a number of candidates before him. He didn’t win because he’s not conservative enough. The country will rally around a true conservative. Why a “… --- ## [What Would It Take To Turn Red States Blue?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-it-take-to-turn-red-states-blue/739428)
**Author:** [@Lance\_Turbo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lance_Turbo)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2015, 12:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-it-take-to-turn-red-states-blue/739428 "2015-12-31T12:23:29Z")
A new fun tool from 538. Play around with turnout levels and voting preferences of different demographic groups to see which states swing. North Carolina is more sensitive to hispanic turnout than I would have guessed. --- ## [Things you sincerely believe about politicians and elections others might find weird](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-sincerely-believe-about-politicians-and-elections-others-might-find-weird/741638)
**Author:** [@up\_the\_junction](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/up_the_junction)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2015, 1:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-sincerely-believe-about-politicians-and-elections-others-might-find-weird/741638 "2015-12-31T01:57:13Z")
Polls are garbage. Less garbage in 2 candidate races but still poor indicators at best. Media likes them because they support long term narratives, it’s like they provide a continuing story within the story: polls are … --- ## [Will Rahm Emanuel resign or be impeached?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-rahm-emanuel-resign-or-be-impeached/740917)
**Author:** [@not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/not_what_you_d_expect)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2015, 3:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-rahm-emanuel-resign-or-be-impeached/740917 "2015-12-29T03:39:04Z")
I think he should resign. I hope he does. I readily admit that I don’t know a lot about how he has performed overall in his job as mayor, but I have been very unimpressed with his handling of the McDonald shooting, in … --- ## [2015 top ten political moments](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2015-top-ten-political-moments/741473)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2015, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2015-top-ten-political-moments/741473 "2015-12-28T21:05:25Z")
Here’s one of the numerous top ten lists that will be published in various news sites and political blogs. The link below is not a slideshow. I don’t really agree with this list. There’s no way that black lives matter… --- ## [Latest favorability polls](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/latest-favorability-polls/741566)
**Author:** [@adaher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/adaher)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2015, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/latest-favorability-polls/741566 "2015-12-28T18:21:58Z")
I’m not going to post these kinds of polls all the time, but this batch has some pretty big movements: Trump’s favorability is still garbage, but he’s experienced an 8 point rise Political Figures: S-W Clinton has als… --- ## [Do Trump & Cruz really have a shot at the GOP nomination or is this all just a fever dream?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-trump-cruz-really-have-a-shot-at-the-gop-nomination-or-is-this-all-just-a-fever-dream/741358)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2015, 12:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-trump-cruz-really-have-a-shot-at-the-gop-nomination-or-is-this-all-just-a-fever-dream/741358 "2015-12-28T00:52:47Z")
The GOP faithful just can’t seem t get enough of the Donald and Ted Cruz but on the other hand it would appear they have almost no chance of actually being elected POTUS. White it’s a bit embarrassing what this says abo… --- ## [Calling all attorneys. Bernie Sander's lawsuit vs Democratic National Committee.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/calling-all-attorneys-bernie-sanders-lawsuit-vs-democratic-national-committee/741428)
**Author:** [@race\_to\_the\_bottom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/race_to_the_bottom)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2015, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/calling-all-attorneys-bernie-sanders-lawsuit-vs-democratic-national-committee/741428 "2015-12-27T20:48:24Z")
Here it is; what do you think? --- ## [Does the Presidency make pacifists become hawkish?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-the-presidency-make-pacifists-become-hawkish/739008)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2015, 2:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-the-presidency-make-pacifists-become-hawkish/739008 "2015-12-27T14:38:22Z")
I don’t think the United States has had a pacifist president since Carter. But it seems that once politicians get elected President, they become remarkably willing to strike and bomb terrorists, no matter their previous … --- ## [Any outcome to the 2000 recount election that wouldn't have one side crying foul?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-outcome-to-the-2000-recount-election-that-wouldnt-have-one-side-crying-foul/740455)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2015, 7:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-outcome-to-the-2000-recount-election-that-wouldnt-have-one-side-crying-foul/740455 "2015-12-27T07:50:49Z")
Many liberals claim the 2000 presidential election was “stolen.” Whether that’s true or not isn’t the point of this thread, although I’m interested in the rationale. The question is - is there any ballot-recount Bush-vi… --- ## [Let's imagine a Trump/Cruz ticket against a Hilary/? ticket.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-imagine-a-trump-cruz-ticket-against-a-hilary-ticket/740414)
**Author:** [@not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/not_what_you_d_expect)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2015, 3:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-imagine-a-trump-cruz-ticket-against-a-hilary-ticket/740414 "2015-12-27T03:23:17Z")
The above scenario is fueling my current nightmare, so let’s talk about it. I could see Trump and Cruz being an appealing ticket to a large population, am I wrong about that? Could they beat Hilary? Who would help/hur… --- ## [A Question for Trump](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-for-trump/740016)
**Author:** [@The\_Flying\_Dutchman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Flying_Dutchman)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2015, 10:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-for-trump/740016 "2015-12-26T22:30:44Z")
Could we make an exception for Shiite Muslims ? --- ## [Is there any chance the Dems can take the HoR -- or Pubs the Senate -- in 2016?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-chance-the-dems-can-take-the-hor-or-pubs-the-senate-in-2016/741111)
**Author:** [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2015, 11:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-chance-the-dems-can-take-the-hor-or-pubs-the-senate-in-2016/741111 "2015-12-26T11:13:44Z")
As always in a presidential election cycle, we focus attention on that race, but Congress is in many ways more important. Is there any chance control will shift? --- ## [Determining an election outcome not covered by election law](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/determining-an-election-outcome-not-covered-by-election-law/741037)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2015, 7:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/determining-an-election-outcome-not-covered-by-election-law/741037 "2015-12-25T19:05:06Z")
Suppose that an election scenario comes to pass that election law didn’t account for. Hypothetical: Let’s say that election law and the Constitution, in a colossal oversight, never addressed the issue of a 269-269 tie i… --- ## [Speaker Ryan, Part II](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speaker-ryan-part-ii/740789)
**Author:** [@Do\_Not\_Taunt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Do_Not_Taunt)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2015, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speaker-ryan-part-ii/740789 "2015-12-25T17:01:43Z")
Earlier thread on Ryan’s speakership. First of all, I like the beard. Secondly, I’m honestly a little surprised at how easily he seemed to get a compromise budget through (assuming it doesn’t all collapse at the last m… --- ## [3rd Democratic Debate 12/19/15](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/3rd-democratic-debate-12-19-15/740788)
**Author:** [@Barkis\_is\_Willin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Barkis_is_Willin)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2015, 6:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/3rd-democratic-debate-12-19-15/740788 "2015-12-24T06:38:09Z")
The next Demotratic presidential candidate debate, like the last, will be on a Saturday night. Who is organizing these debates (DNC?) and why are they doing this? Do they not want viewers? It’s in New Hampshire, too, … --- ## [Slate article--“Trump, Carson, or Cruz”](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/slate-article-trump-carson-or-cruz/740858)
**Author:** [@Flyer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Flyer)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2015, 4:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/slate-article-trump-carson-or-cruz/740858 "2015-12-24T04:14:24Z")
It will be interesting to see how many people agree with the reasoning. I would pick Cruz, because I think he’s both principled and willing to learn. Trump is a demagogue, pure and simple. Carson is principled, but… --- ## [Who could possibly be Trump's running mate?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-could-possibly-be-trumps-running-mate/740717)
**Author:** [@TV\_time](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TV_time)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2015, 11:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-could-possibly-be-trumps-running-mate/740717 "2015-12-23T23:17:51Z")
Who could possibly be Trump’s running mate? If we work on the balancing the ticket idea, she or he would have to be party supported, from the West Coast or at least more west than he is, thoughtful and somewhat low profi… --- ## [12/15/15 The final Republican Debate.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/12-15-15-the-final-republican-debate/740529)
**Author:** [@not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/not_what_you_d_expect)\ **Replies:** 218\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2015, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/12-15-15-the-final-republican-debate/740529 "2015-12-23T18:18:14Z")
Well, I expect some sparks to fly this evening. Trump is sure to get a boost no matter what he says. Given poll numbers in recent days, I see it as an important night for Cruz, Rubio and Christie, in particular. You g… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/politics-elections/22.md?page=242) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/politics-elections/22.md?page=244)